Walls, carpet, lighting and windows: Every detail in Vancouver’s new learning and athletics facilities was picked with deaf and hard-of-hearing students and staff in mind.
Nearly all Greater Albany Education Association members voted on whether to approve a strike, should it come to that in ongoing labor negotiations with the district. A 92% majority said “yes.”
Two Portland students shared a petition signed by hundreds across the state. They want district leaders to push state lawmakers for a higher minimum age to purchase semi-automatic guns, among other actions.
The youth development program, housed at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn, teaches its participants specific skills and broader life lessons, all while finding homes for dogs in need.
The Gervais School District avoided disappearing entirely by passing its first bond measure in more than 30 years this spring, following eight failed attempts. Now, educators are returning with a strong sense of hope.
Some students said Grant’s practice this year, using Yondr pouches to keep smart devices locked up all day, is too restrictive and ‘a little much.’ Others think it will bring a much-needed change to their classrooms.